Vocal Coach reacts to A-ha - Take On Me (Morten Harket Live From MTV Unplugged)

[@leonorebongert4194]

Morten Harket's voice is nothing short of angelic. I instantly fell in love with his voice the moment I heard it back in 1985. His voice can bring me to tears, it's so beautiful. He's a beautiful man too!

[@nisrifa]

and it did not hurt that he was - and is - an incredibly handsome man... 😊

[@katherinewilliams1875]

Yeah, I’d follow him into a comic book too

[@lizardman7718]

Katherine Williams I’m a heterosexual dude, and I second this!

[@vaniachiandotto7797]

true, love for 36 years

[@rjallen1]

HE IS MY MAN CRUSH!!! :-) AND IM LIKE TOTALLY HETEROSEXUAL!!! lol

[@TalyaT922]

It took me 35 years, but now I FINALLY understand the words based on this slowed down acoustic performance. Now, my life is complete! Great performance!

[@bluerev]

His voice is so.. pure, especially in this performance. Brings so much more emotion out of this song.

[@JoeSmith-iv3sf]

I think it just changes the emotions, the original is like your general feeling as a young person or teenager upbeat, hope, excitement. This makes you reflect, reexamine, almost regret that you don't and can't have what you did as a teenager as an adult now.

[@michaelforte5534]

The singer looks like he’s a very understanding and nice dad

[@zelda8031]

He is! I’ve met the guy twice. Really sweet and down-to-earth.

[@rome8180]

He looks like Rob Lowe.

[@kaziannova]

A person I aspire to be

[@TheDarkMaster90]

Or grandad, he was almost 60 in the video, that voice at that age is amazing

[@mypie3301]

This song makes many of us Genx feel all the feels-back to the best time of our lives.

[@randallbadgett4040]

I would imagine those ladies in the audience were feeling emotional as if things had come full circle. They may have been teenagers when the song first came out. I'm sure this version of the song brought back memories.

[@paulacristinarodrigues7195]

I think same way...i wish i could see this live....

[@alpollard4784]

Without a doubt. Beautiful memories can cause some serious emotions.

[@Starlesslight]

Having been about around 10 when this came out, I agree that this spin on the song makes a person feel the weight of how time has gone by since the song came out and memories of a very good period of time in general, especially for music.

[@marthasparks6927]

Fuck it brought back memories for me and I'm only in my early 30s.

[@jamesrogers1554]

The really sad thing is that it feels like the target for the song has changed as he has gotten older. 40 years ago he was singing to a girl he was wooing and "being gone in a day or two" meant he was leaving town or some such. Now it feels like he's singing to his child and "being gone" has a completely different meaning.

[@OldesouthFarm]

His voice is so beautiful and at 62 he is still a legend!

[@urhartfabeler]

So amazing how he kept his voice so clean and vibrant. With the full force of experience to color it like a a magic coat.

[@maxinelynch36]

Morten has the voice of an angel in this video. He makes my hair on my neck stand on end & gives me goosebumps

[@CommentsProbablyDeleted]

Almost forty years later Morten sings even better. More mature. More expressive. The improved Morten with a lifetime of experience.

[@nathaliem2628]

Nothing to add, just perfection ! Full of emotion, tears not easy to control earing such a divine voice. Eternal thanks to A-ha !

[@martinaharket2293]

Morten Harket is among the greatest singers of all times ... THE greatest to me! Morten has got 100 voices in his throght; he sings from Heaven ... for Heaven.

[@judydenver5362]

Just gorgeously said!!!! And a Gorgeous man, inside and out!!!!

[@jonnyharket]

Great to hear you give Morten's voice such analysis and credit. He really is one of Pop musics greatest vocalists in history. Having seen a-ha live many times he really cares how he sounds live and is always trying to adjust on the fly.

[@LasseSrnes]

A-HA they are so underrated. People who only think they has Take On Me is in for a treat. What a band. What a voice and those brilliant melodies. Great video Beth.

[@Xxsimply.catgrassxX]

I hadn't heard this version and was blown away even more by him than I was first hearing it as a little kid. Morten's still amazingly talented and always handsome. I love, love, love your detailed observations about his vocal technique, Beth! You're spot on about the depths of emotion this evokes. I now need to hear this with a cellist accompanying him. I'm gonna curl up and start this again, his voice is like a giant, comforting hug. How did I not know I needed this today? 🤯❤😆

[@karenjessee211]

This song makes me cry every time 😭❤ I love Morten's voice so much, like a beautiful violin. It brings me much peace and happiness, no matter the song, what an incredible blessing! ❤🌿🌺🌿🙏🙏🙏🌹

[@timplumey-fl5xn]

Thank you for featuring this song, it's one of my favorites and especially the unplugged version.

[@BuckMcAntlerson]

Perfectly captured what makes this performance so enveloping.

[@annhelensjostrom9065]

He's gorgeous.... Ages like an old wine... Better with the years ❤️

[@pooppoop5717]

He is good looking handsome squidward🤩

[@anekedudy8369]

Fact.

[@leftcoaster67]

Lucky bastard. ;)

[@jbillz8515]

Thank you for sending this song to Beth and her comments. Totally my favorite band since 1985 so yes, I am 50yrs old next month and saw them in NY City on their farewell tour for my 40th birthday and I purchased their concert in CA for my 50th. Peace and good health, JB

[@carolusrex2407]

Saw them live a few years ago. It was super fascinating to see how casually he hits these super high long notes. Absolutely stunning!

[@daviddelano-oakes1082]

Wow this acoustic version is amazing. This songs brings back great memories thank you for the reaction Beth Roars

[@willardjacobson8241]

I have never heard this song unplugged ...WOW just WOW !! . it brings back the 80's full bore when I was in the USN , I love both versions . Always wanted to see this band in concert live . Love you Beth !! keep up the good work .

[@anna-rosalis.5609]

It's so amazing and interessting to listen to your reaction. Your voice is so nice🙂. I also love A-ha. I'm born in Sweden, and like listening to scandinavien music. Wish you all the best...

[@millsmansion9704]

On the early days of MTV A-ha Take On Me music video is my favorite video of all time. Boy and girl trapped in a cartoon, trying to escape to be together. Timeless !

[@temporarymomentary]

Crazy talented vocalist. Only the best can write amazing songs like that.

[@anekedudy8369]

The entire concert is amazing. Neither time nor HD can harm this guy! 🥰

[@endocry]

I'm 39 and until this acoustic performance I had no idea this song was so melancholy. So good.

[@sagr697]

Saw him Toronto in the 80's loved A-HA then and still do. Beautiful sound then and now

[@altosanon]

I've just found your channel and this is a wonderful video. I have been an a-ha fan since I first heard this in the 80s but this version is just so special. Yes he has an amazing falsetto, but I love the bottom, slightly growly part of his voice to and the transitions between his ranges is just so seamless.

[@AGAMENONPAIVA]

I cry when I hear this version. incredible!

[@davidkettell5726]

His voice just feels like a warm hug >

[@michaeloreilly2533]

He’s gone from MTV heartthrob to worlds most empathetic dad all with the same song. Incredibly talented singer.

[@josephvanhinsbergh8880]

A-ha’s work is truly brilliant, their first five albums are so damn good. Please also check out Summer Moved On, Morten held a record for a high note in that song.

[@benrous8430]

Ahh Summer Moved On! What a song. And that note he holds like forever. Love the song Analogue from around the same time

[@orpheos9]

This is a song I had absolutely no idea I wanted an unplugged version of.

[@nick_guitarist]

Oh, yeah that performance is so emotional, and I even feel how the meaning of the song slightly changes in this arrangement and studio version.

[@kurtmay7690]

It's amazing that a pop song pretty up beat feel good etc etc stripped back it feels sooooooo emotional and it actually brings a tear to my eye 🥺 its beautiful

[@ghislainlavoie5516]

Notice that this song first came out in 1985 so roughly 35 years ago. The fact that he could give such an honest performance and in addition an acoustic version with all its vulnerability at 60 years old is just amazing. You should listen to the original version!

[@enpaaliteligpanda]

Is there a single person in the whole western world who hasn't heard the original? :D Anyway, I agree. This is such a great performance. Love how he adjusted it to his age. Even Morten Harket´s voice have changed by getting older.

[@RedPop4]

We have known the original version for so many years. This is truly a masterwork of musicianship and what happens when singers and players stop to listen to their own songs. Oftentimes a new arrangement falls flat, but this is quite the opposite. You can see the emotions this arrangement wrings out of his audience.

[@nosoupforyou425]

My cassette is worn out 😕

[@vikz5786]

Their 1985 version screamed youthful optimism (in a good way). This version is like looking back at your life and wondering, did it all work out? One song, two interpretations = universal sentiment. Awesome.

[@vLarsn]

Good to see someone reacting to A-ha. Morten Harket is such a great singer. I would really love it if in the future sometime you could react to A-ha's "Summer Moved On" (live from Oslo Spektrum 2010). It's one of my favourite live performances ever.

[@natemarx4999]

The Scandinavians are so freaking talented.

[@felipemaldonado8028]

The place where the 80's never ended. I have found so many amazing AOR bands lately.

[@dontanton7775]

@@felipemaldonado8028 Name some please! I want to check them out!

[@felipemaldonado8028]

@@dontanton7775 One of my favourites is Brother Firetribe (from Finland). Check this song for instance kzbin.info/www/bejne/f5eWqKWKjJeCiLs. Another pretty good one is H.E.A.T (from Sweden) kzbin.info/www/bejne/Y4u6i56Joslnr6s is one my favourite songs. And finally The Magnificent (Finland). Representative song is kzbin.info/www/bejne/iJu8gXaDZbFgeqc Once you start following them (on spotify for example) you will get many related bands. Enjoy!

[@josephvanhinsbergh8880]

Norwegian technically.

[@jetteart]

Many More Norwegians worth checking out - here are some: Angelina Jordan, Aurora, Sissel Kyrkjebø, Susanne Sunnfør, Astrid S, odd Rene Andersen, Thomas Dybdahl, Tomine Harket (Morten daughter)

[@Pete-th9oq]

When you explained Falsetto, the way you explained it just clicked. I understand. thank you. the mark of a great teacher! Bravo!

[@firebird_spleen4190]

Wow! First I ever heard this version. Sounds good

[@MarceloCamela]

Thank you for clarifying the difference between falsetto and head voice. Very informative! Stay safe, Beth!

[@lordeggo]

When I first heard this version I found it amazing how drastically it transformed even with the original singer.

[@RedPop4]

In a good way.

[@philthemovieguy81]

All those ladies in the audience mouthing along with the words, you can tell they were just transported back to the 80s when they were teenagers or younger and they were smitten with the lead singer and obsessed with the song. In that moment they are lost in nostalgia.

[@TheAstronomyFloyd]

What makes this emotional is that back when people heard it in the 80s they were young and full of youth and it sounded youthful with the 80s synthpop being the trend, now they are older and the people who grew up with it are older and it’s like the youth has gone and no one stays young forever and nothing lasts forever and the stripped back sound fits that

[@itsjustsoike]

This made me cry, I dont know whether it happy or sad but it for sure brought some emotion to me listening to the acoustic compared to the vibrant and upbeat original version. I like how the same song sung differently can bring different emotions even if I started off feeling fine, surely i was shedding tears at this.

[@QuicknStraight]

What a voice.

[@victoreem2]

First reaction when he stars to sing is a smile, i think that tells it all.

[@swedishchef4003]

His voice is indeed magical! You should listen to "Stay on these roads" live. He really pushes his falsetto to the maximum in that song!!

[@BethRoars]

Beautiful. He was on the Masked singer in the UK! It was wonderful.

[@paucamposgalvez2054]

I love this song and A-Ha Thanks Beth😊

[@LordThree]

One of the best songs ever

[@enednas801]

aha has so many 80s pop hits! "sun always shine on tv" ,"take on me" ,"hunting high and low, "loosing you","stay on these roads" ! singer morten harket has solo albums too into the 90s. a nice one is "jungle of beliefs" ,then back with aha again I think. "did anyone approach u" . the end part on "hunting high and low" with the seagulls cries and the keyboard notes give me chills always ;)

[@Whoswho34]

sprocket685 also: train of thought, cry wolf, Manhattan skyline, living daylights, touchy, analogue ( not a 80s song which also became a hit )

[@Neilsmu]

Beautiful. Thanks for covering 😊this. Great analysis

[@SonnyGTA]

This was so amazing....I never knew those were the real words....this changes the whole feel of the song! Great vid Beth!!

[@ven_one]

Got to see them live before the lockdown. I've been to alot of concerts and worked many as well. This band with Morton Harket are by far the best. I suggest all young and old to look them up and listen/watch all their content from the 80's till present.

[@danielcastillo4537]

A-Ha's "Hunting High and Low" and especially "Scoundrel Days" are absolute masterpieces btw that should be in your collection! It was that dumb Corky Romano movie and the countless parodies of the song that gave it that stigma!

[@MetalMan73100]

Those two albums are my oldest two musical life companions. I bought them on cassette back when they were released, at the age of 12 and 13 respectively. The band had unmistakeable qualities as pinups, but there was so much more to them than that, right from the beginning.

[@TheCornellJunkie]

Agreed...Masterpieces!! those 2...

[@Teresaisall]

Who knew… this is impressive!

[@bjoernmayer]

I love Beth Roars.

[@eduardoparentecarvalhares1928]

Morten Harket melhor vocalista de todos os tempos a-ha para sempre. 👋🏻👋🏻👋🏻👋🏻👋🏻👋🏻

[@davidlevine2517]

Love your voice Beth! San Diego sends love ❤

[@leftcoaster67]

Saw A-Ha in Vancouver in 1986. The band was late, turns out Motern had a cyst in his throat. I thought they were going to cancel. But he still knocked it out of the park. One of the few singers that sounds as great live as he does on recordings. Glad he's still able to sing so well.

[@catherinelynnfraser2001]

The song changes from comic book to hearts wide open and tender

[@KathrynFortunato]

The first time I heard this version was, of course, Deadpool 2, and I hadn't expected Deadpool to leave me positively sobbing, but here we are. This song is absolutely heartbreaking.

[@Rosannasfriend]

His voice is so clean. I detect no rasp from age.

[@shelbyherring92]

Or from wear... Dude's sound is so clean, so smooth.

[@oddunb6190]

He’s awesome but he can’t hit the high notes anymore. But there’s nothing wrong with that. Incredible talent. Love him

[@vaniachiandotto7797]

@@oddunb6190 he can still hit it..his voice is less powerful but he still got low and high notes...and long notes as well better then ever (Stay on these roads - Aida Berlin)

[@K.Jerico]

@@oddunb6190 Ofc he can. Just listen to a recent live performance of the original version 😊 I get why they changed it for this version. Having such a powerful falsetto in such a calm song would destroy the vibe completely 😅

[@SJ-vc5zo]

@@oddunb6190 he actually still can! Saw him live in 2019 and damn he hit those notes!

[@TheTurnAround2882]

He’s my favorite singer 💕. Thank you for making a video about him💓

[@craigfowler7098]

Not sure if I will make the ladies jealous. I met him in a pub in Hampshire, UK in the late 90s. Spent an hour with him and his friends over a couple of pints. Really nice guy and human being. Good singer too.

[@paolasamanthacanosotomayor211]

🇲🇽👍🤗😉💕!!! OM-THOR! Is Great to know that Persons like You finally give a recognition to This Amazing Singer! Morten Harket has a Guiness Record about his Majestic Voice! To me He is an Angel without wings, who decided sing & delight us with his Gift! He is Unique! Since I was 8 years old is My Favourite Singer & One of The Human Beings that I Admire & I have met! Genuine & Humble! A-ha is like a tatoo in My Soul! And more than "Take on me" Check every piece!!! 💗 Thank You & Blessings Good Job!!! 👏👏👏👏⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

[@martinevans1256]

Loved them since the beginning thanks for this

[@BethRoars]

Thanks for watching Martin!

[@TheReeldeel15615]

I absolutely love this version! Thank you for this❤

[@BethRoars]

Glad you like it!

[@TheReeldeel15615]

@@BethRoars it makes me smile and cry! Soothing and yet somber.

[@flip7081]

“Melancholy hug”. Just that. Thank you.

[@chrisfonck4025]

Thanks for reviewing A-Ha, one of my longtime favorites. Also check out Summer Moved On. Morten holds a note for about 20 seconds...it's awesome!

[@deborahhanna9126]

32 seconds. I timed it. It is a record breaker!

[@McGuffy]

"Morten Harket and his in-ears" - By this time someone should have produced a movie. ;)

[@phatbuddha1]

The song brings out emotions because if you were fortunate to hear this when it first came out, floods of memories comes out every time you hear it

[@powerface71]

What makes this version of the song so sad and somber for me is how you can draw a parallel between the original and this version to real life. This is an old song, and if you notice, the crowd is full of people well into their adult years, they've grown old along with it. The original is fun, exciting, and full of energy, just like when you're a young teenager. This version is slowed down, the energy and "youth" of it is gone, but in its place is a tenderness and an almost haunting and melancholic tone to it, which is indicative of getting older. You slow down, you've expended your energy, you're less upbeat and reckless, but you're more aware, sensitive and tender, and what was once the youthful thoughts of invincibility and now replaced with a growing realization that you don't get to live forever, and time is short, growing shorter every day. So needless to say when i look at this song in that way, it adds this extra sad depth to it for me.

[@rome8180]

This is one of the hardest pop songs to sing, in my opinion. All those large interval jumps. He sounds so good here.

[@showmustg0ali759]

The way he sings 'onnn' makes me wanna cry lol

[@dpriot420]

I swear, everytime I watch one of beths videos I always have a huge smile on my face

[@gloriaaltamirano3921]

Morten I love you..❤❤A-HA A-HA forever in my heart.. ❤🇳🇴❤

[@holgerschink1341]

His voice is outstanding in my opinion. TOP !

[@Velodynamic]

Legendary Ah-ha song along with "The Sun Always Shines On TV"

[@isaruia1977]

Morten is the love of my life .

[@EchoesDaBear]

Have loved this song from the moment it was first released, but this version is downright ethereal!! Coincidentally, was just listening to this album this past weekend, Hunting High And Low (which is another song you should react to - this song live really shows off Morten's vocal ability!!) Indeed, one of the most beautiful voices. Thanks for a wonderful analysis!

[@williamthelast1]

I bought the LP as it came out, vinyl edition. I always loved pop music. That version is much better to me. Age give you some qualities ....

[@ChurchOfTheHolyMho]

Wow. I always wondered how to sing this song if you couldn't hit the top octave in the original. The placement of "in a day" to set up singing down an octave is lovely. Beautiful.

[@TheBabylise]

This^

[@TheCornellJunkie]

I was 14 when this song came out...I was obsessed with A-ha then..i'm 49 now. Boom the 2nd Album came out the following year, which for me, is even better than the first Album... Hunting high and low is my most favourite song of all time....

[@HectorRojas-he8g]

I love Morten ,i love song

[@lemousquetaire7037]

Don’t forget that all these ladies listening to his voice were probably teenagers when this song came out. And this probably does make come back emotions and souvenirs from the past that is long gone… That’s probably also what can make them tear up. It’s sweet and bitter at the same time…..

[@briangregory6303]

I never thought of this as a sad song when it came out, but now I'm choked up.

[@RedPop4]

The tempo and instrumentation of the original arrangement, so full of drive, did a bit of a disservice to the poem of the lyrics.

[@BethRoars]

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[@lucianolavacar]

Beth Roars, you are ver beautiful, greetings here from Brazil!🌹

[@Pluddergnyf77]

Your videos never fail to make me so happy. Not just because you react to great music, but you also have the professional background to make your statements informative and credible.. Stay safe and healthy, and keep up the good work!

[@TurnFullCircle]

omg....so many memories ....wonderful.... cheers

[@rodrirm]

I used to stay away from "pop" bands like a-ha when I was young. As I grown older and refined my humble abilities on the guitar I started to pay more attention to a-ha as well as other bands and man compared to some of the "newer" you see and hear today, they really made awesome music and play it just as good.

[@jasonolson8543]

I work away from home 4 weeks, then I am home for 2 weeks. This song reminds me of how I feel the last couple of days I have at home before leaving. I am so broken inside knowing what is about to happen, while simultaneously feeling great ful for the 2 days I have to spend when my love ones before leaving. This particular version of this song captures those mixed emotions.

[@misters2837]

It's amazing that almost 40 years later, his voice is STILL so good... I am willing to bet he spends hours daily to maintain his voice control.

[@sine-nomine]

This unplugged version is SO different from the normal stage version. He will sing each line of the refrain higher than the last one line and "in a day or two" is insanely high! Also - it has the most epic music video! Speaking of Norwegian singers: look up Sissel Kyrkjebø. She is the closest thing a human has come to being an elf - or perhaps the closest thing elfs has come to being a human. Even if you don't do a reaction video, you should treat yourself to listening to "kringsat" or "O mio babbino caro"!

[@mix6809]

really love how his voice has grown. from silly pop to mature voice...

[@aflodesigns]

im. 80s metal / punk rock lover but also grew up with 80s and this song...this acoustic song gets me choked up and gets me thinking about my child hood

[@1pho3nixmatt]

You’re so positive and I love that. Thanks Beth 😊